In my home state of Ohio, a constitutional amendment is on the ballot this November that would ensure the same protections for a woman's right of choice to how it was before Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Federal Courts last year. Without harping on political sentiment, I decided to look up the proposed bill and read it in its entirety thanks to ballotpedia. This allows one to feel fully informed before heading to the polls to exercise their civic duty and allows one to understand the importance of family planning at the state level.

The down-spouts on my property are equipped with rain collection barrels. I use stored water to use in my garden, rinse dirty boots, and have even used to drink (after rigorous filtration). Upon reflection, I plan to welcome my neighbors to dip into the stored water supply on my property.

Eating more meat significantly increases one's carbon footprint due to the destructive, bottom-line-focused nature of modern farming and ranching. While I strive to eat a plant-focused diet for overall personal health, I recognize the necessity of high-protein items in one's diet such as meat. When I opt to eat meat, I try to purchase locally raised poultry as the environmental effects are often much less than when purchasing products like beef. One day, I would like to raise my own poultry to feed myself and family.

I got this weeks veggies from the Farmers Market. It was so inspiring to see the people who grew our food. I want to continue to build resilient small farmers who can have a reliable source of income.

Rehome.
Reinspire.
Reignite.
Repurpose.
Refashion.

By not over eating or filling up my plate I eat less, buy less and waste less. I recently bought myself a new dish cause we each have our own and my wife always would fill mine too much when serving meals so to eliminate the overage I just got a smaller dish.

The weather has been perfect for daily walks. Almost too cold but we love it. We’ve been going together once mom gets home from work and the kids ride their bikes and we just walk.

Incorporating looking at infrastructure and the area around us in a new way has been fun and eye opening.